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>What got you into photography?
I've always been really technical and loved visuals. I noticed that some images were sharp at one point and soft and blurry at the other. At the time I didn't realize it was called bokeh, or anything else for that matter. I tried to take a picture with my point a shoot at least a thousand times trying to recreate it. Realized it wasn't happening, so I faked the bokeh in photoshop. It was really bad. I realized I needed a camera, a true DSLR. Ever since then it's been a journey of mixing creativity, personal expression, and applying everything I learn along the way.
>What's your setup?
I used to own quite a few lenses, but I've given them away to my friends. Dumb move. But whatever, i'm not attached to things. I shoot with a Canon 60D that I've had since 2011 and a Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 Art series lens. That's it. I have a macbook with photoshop on it and that's about all.
>Do you see yourself turning this into a business or keep it as a hobby?
I would like to turn this into a business. I tried freelancing in New York City. It's very stressful and almost impossible. I know people try to tell you not to worry about your gear, but I've been shooting with the same body 60D crop sensor since 2011. There are limitations to it that I've since outgrown. I would have a much easier time to build a portfolio, gather clients, and actually make decent money if I could just get a full-fucking-frame camera. But alas, I'm terrible at making money. I can't afford a 3 thousand dollar camera :( Let alone all the tripods, stands, flashes and flash slaves etc. I know how to make this into a business that would be profitable, I just lack the equipment and portfolio.